OLD Modified Corvettes - Page 14

randy wilson · 12-07-2013, 03:48 PM

There's a lot of these older cars in the super classes that could be converted. You'd have to relax some of the body restrictions, I think. But, if they have a min. wt. Who cares. They are also cheaper. Also, make all clutch, and shift. We did this by installing a camera to the cage to a car under suspicion, and made them run .02 of their best pass, and .01 in the first 60'

Dick Butler · 12-07-2013, 04:31 PM

Super Gas chassis, Door cars would be a little stretch compared to SS cars but I agree Wt limit would help. ANy age car but NO fwd conversions would really help costs. Guy could chose any cheap chassis he has or could buy. Min Wheel base might be necessary. I agree no computer, maybe recording device. like tach playback ok. 4 barrel class and 2 x 4 class same wt so guys could alternate if they want.
Fewest possible classes to start so everyone shows up TOGETHER, Max 3 classes.
Lots of really interested people in Simple, Cheap, Fun....

Todd Bailey · 12-07-2013, 05:20 PM

Lot of old Super Gas cars to be had. When you talk of cheap and inexpensive, I am thinking stock chassis/suspension. Basically about like an old Super Modified car. I like the stick shift only/no electronics part!! Hell, they added the Top Sportsman stuff why not a class or two like this?

randy wilson · 12-07-2013, 06:13 PM

The year ain't that important to me, but just so everyone knows, an old car will be .05 to ,1 slower then say an F body. I have no problem with a 2 4 barrel class, as long as it's still a cast aluminum intake, and available. As long as there is a min. wt. you'll find there ain't a lot there. We ran every type car in the world over there, and seen nothing except the lbs. per cube difference. I am not sure on the disadvantages of older, boxier cars, just relaying what I'm told.

randy wilson · 12-07-2013, 06:19 PM

If NHRA would back this, the floodgates would open. Wyatt Halden already told me, he'd do a whole article on it, and be at the opener. Let the head company's make the call on the heads, and you have to make tech easy, and I have, what I think are real good solutions, if it ever gets that far. They need to realize, if they do it, you can't announce it one week, and expect it to work the next. It needs to be announced a year in advance, to get ready, and get sponsors ready.

Dick Butler · 12-07-2013, 06:25 PM

Randy, I got permission from my Div Director to run TOP/SS and TOP/STK at national opens and a points meet. That would be a perfect test for your guys to show what it is like to NHRA racers. At least that is one method if BIG officials frown on it.PRI show will be good place to bring up the BASIC MODIFIED idea again as Cheap and popular.

ss wannabee · 12-07-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Way cool.
Today's cars are great, but drag racing of the '60s and '70s was better.

x 2......

ss wannabee · 12-07-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dedracer

Thanks to all for the kind words, as far as class designation Mike, I know it's gonna have a stick in it, not sure about a 283 yet. here's a few of the 57 before and after.. thanks....

Think a nice 'lil 287 c.i. would do just fine....

vette1 · 12-07-2013, 11:18 PM

Thanks for all your work . Dick Butler and Randy Wilson . Some times the future is brighter from things from the past .MODIFIED!!!!!!! And yes thanks to all the people who love the best class ....... JB

randy wilson · 12-08-2013, 01:41 AM

Thanks vette man. Sometimes you feel like you're flogging a very dead horse. And Dick, that would be great, but
I know I ain't ready, and I doubt anyone else is. I have 3, count em 3, spec motors, a 289, 285, and a 322. But NOTHING ready to go nationally. Dick, all joking aside, what's your thoughts on limiting the crank to nothing knife edged, or factory castings only? Stroke not an issue. Could do like we did, and make all put a 1" plug in pan to check out crank. Also, rings> Would you limit them to .043, instead of the new $1,300 rings? Would require tear down. Just things to think about. I have a lot of ideas to try to keep the cost down. Also, when is the PRI show? Might try to get there, and talk to some of you guys. Let's be careful, and not let this die because of over confidence, and over thinking this deal.

12-07-2013, 03:48 PM	#131
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes There's a lot of these older cars in the super classes that could be converted. You'd have to relax some of the body restrictions, I think. But, if they have a min. wt. Who cares. They are also cheaper. Also, make all clutch, and shift. We did this by installing a camera to the cage to a car under suspicion, and made them run .02 of their best pass, and .01 in the first 60' __________________ don,t have one Last edited by randy wilson; 12-07-2013 at 03:54 PM.

12-07-2013, 04:31 PM	#132
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Super Gas chassis, Door cars would be a little stretch compared to SS cars but I agree Wt limit would help. ANy age car but NO fwd conversions would really help costs. Guy could chose any cheap chassis he has or could buy. Min Wheel base might be necessary. I agree no computer, maybe recording device. like tach playback ok. 4 barrel class and 2 x 4 class same wt so guys could alternate if they want. Fewest possible classes to start so everyone shows up TOGETHER, Max 3 classes. Lots of really interested people in Simple, Cheap, Fun....

12-07-2013, 05:20 PM	#133
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 311 Likes: 29 Liked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Lot of old Super Gas cars to be had. When you talk of cheap and inexpensive, I am thinking stock chassis/suspension. Basically about like an old Super Modified car. I like the stick shift only/no electronics part!! Hell, they added the Top Sportsman stuff why not a class or two like this?

12-07-2013, 06:13 PM	#134
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes The year ain't that important to me, but just so everyone knows, an old car will be .05 to ,1 slower then say an F body. I have no problem with a 2 4 barrel class, as long as it's still a cast aluminum intake, and available. As long as there is a min. wt. you'll find there ain't a lot there. We ran every type car in the world over there, and seen nothing except the lbs. per cube difference. I am not sure on the disadvantages of older, boxier cars, just relaying what I'm told. __________________ don,t have one

12-07-2013, 06:19 PM	#135
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes If NHRA would back this, the floodgates would open. Wyatt Halden already told me, he'd do a whole article on it, and be at the opener. Let the head company's make the call on the heads, and you have to make tech easy, and I have, what I think are real good solutions, if it ever gets that far. They need to realize, if they do it, you can't announce it one week, and expect it to work the next. It needs to be announced a year in advance, to get ready, and get sponsors ready. __________________ don,t have one

12-07-2013, 06:25 PM	#136
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Randy, I got permission from my Div Director to run TOP/SS and TOP/STK at national opens and a points meet. That would be a perfect test for your guys to show what it is like to NHRA racers. At least that is one method if BIG officials frown on it.PRI show will be good place to bring up the BASIC MODIFIED idea again as Cheap and popular.

12-07-2013, 11:18 PM	#139
vette1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Richwood WV Posts: 68 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Thanks for all your work . Dick Butler and Randy Wilson . Some times the future is brighter from things from the past .MODIFIED!!!!!!! And yes thanks to all the people who love the best class ....... JB

12-08-2013, 01:41 AM	#140
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: OLD Modified Corvettes Thanks vette man. Sometimes you feel like you're flogging a very dead horse. And Dick, that would be great, but I know I ain't ready, and I doubt anyone else is. I have 3, count em 3, spec motors, a 289, 285, and a 322. But NOTHING ready to go nationally. Dick, all joking aside, what's your thoughts on limiting the crank to nothing knife edged, or factory castings only? Stroke not an issue. Could do like we did, and make all put a 1" plug in pan to check out crank. Also, rings> Would you limit them to .043, instead of the new $1,300 rings? Would require tear down. Just things to think about. I have a lot of ideas to try to keep the cost down. Also, when is the PRI show? Might try to get there, and talk to some of you guys. Let's be careful, and not let this die because of over confidence, and over thinking this deal. __________________ don,t have one Last edited by randy wilson; 12-08-2013 at 01:44 AM.